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01.07.2020 / 21:49

Austin City Limits Festival cancelled as Texas experiences spike in coronavirus cases

coronavirus cases.The festival was due to take place over two weekends in the city’s Zilker Park this autumn, October 2-4 and October 9-11.In a statement posted on their website, ACL organisers said: “We would have loved to put on another memorable show this year, however, with the uncertainty surrounding the current situation in Texas, this decision is the only responsible solution.“The health and safety of our fans, artists, partners, staff and the entire Austin community remains our highest priority.”On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned that the spread of coronavirus had taken a “swift and very dangerous turn” in the state.“Over just the past few weeks, the daily number of cases have gone from an average of about 2,000, to more

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Officials warn coronavirus pandemic could worsen as global death toll hits 500,000

coronavirus milestones Sunday — 500,000 confirmed deaths, 10 million confirmed cases — and hit another high mark for daily new infections as governments that attempted reopenings continued to backtrack and warn that worse news could be yet to come.“COVID-19 has taken a very swift and very dangerous turn in Texas over just the past few weeks,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, who allowed businesses to start reopening in early May but on Friday shut down bars and limited restaurant dining amid a spike in cases.California Gov.

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US coronavirus cases leap up by 45,200 in just 24 hours forcing new lockdown measures

Coronavirus infections in the US have leapt up by 45,242 in a single day - the largest 24-hour increase of the whole pandemic.

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Gov. Abbott announces temporary pause on further phases to reopen Texas

AUSTIN, TX - MAY 18: Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Abbott said that childcare facilities, y (Photo by Lynda M. Gonzalez-Pool/Getty Images)Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responds to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.Businesses that were permitted to open under the previous phases can continue to operate at the designated occupancy levels and under the minimum standard health protocols provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services.“As we experience an increase in both positive

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U.S. governors who quickly lifted coronavirus restrictions backpedal as cases spike

coronavirus restrictions, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott didn’t wear a mask.

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US sets daily COVID-19 record as Texas halts opening

The United States reported 36,975 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, its highest daily total since the novel coronavirus pandemic began this winter.

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NASCAR Cup race will run at Texas with fans in the stands

FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas Motor Speedway plans to open its massive grandstands to thousands of fans for a rescheduled NASCAR Cup Series race next month.Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday approved a plan submitted by the track to allow spectators for for the race on July 19.

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Texas students will return to school in-person in the fall, Abbott says

DALLAS - Students in Texas will be allowed to return to their classrooms in August.According to the Texas Tribune, Gov. Greg Abbott told lawmakers Thursday morning that public schools will open for in-person learning at the start of the school year.School districts will not be required to mandate masks for students or test students for COVID-19 symptoms, the governor said.

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Tensions rise as Texas governor readies to lift more rules

AUSTIN, Texas – Two weeks into the reopening of Texas, coronavirus cases are climbing. New outbreaks still crop up. And at Guero's Taco Bar in Austin, which offers the occasional celebrity sighting, a log of every diner and where they sat is begrudgingly in the works.

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Texas Supreme Court orders Dallas salon owner's release after Gov. Abbott amends his executive orders

The Dallas salon owner who was jailed after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide COVID-19 restrictions has been released under an order from the Texas Supreme Court.

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Trump "not sure we even have a choice" on reopening states

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is continuing his push to get states reopened as he praised another Republican governor for rolling back state coronavirus restrictions while welcoming that governor, Greg Abbott of Texas, to the White House. That reopening comes despite Texas failing to meet the administration’s recommended benchmarks.

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Dallas salon owner who defied coronavirus shutdown order to be released from jail

Shelley Luther, a Texas salon owner who defied coronavirus stay-at-home regulations, is being released from jail.

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Governor softens order over jailed Texas hair salon owner

AUSTIN, Texas – Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday removed jail as a punishment for violating his coronavirus restrictions following outcry by conservatives over a Dallas salon owner who was jailed for refusing to keep her business closed.

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Dallas salon owner jailed for defying virus shutdown order

DALLAS – A hair salon owner in Texas was ordered to spend a week in jail after she continued to operate her business despite restrictions put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus cases increase in Texas following reopening of cinemas

They reopened with a 25 per cent capacity rule and strict safety protocols

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Texas, Ohio among many states to take steps toward reopening

Restaurants opened up to dine-in patrons in at least three states Monday and the governor of Texas allowed movie theaters, malls and eateries to start letting customers trickle into their establishments later this week.

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Texas restaurants, stores, malls, movie theaters can re-open May 1 at reduced capacity

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that those businesses will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.

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Texas, Florida eager for NASCAR to rev engines again

FORT WORTH, Texas – The race is on among states willing to be the first to host NASCAR races without fans.

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Court lifts part of order blocking Texas abortion ban

AUSTIN, Texas – A federal appeals court on Friday partially rescinded a lower-court order that had largely blocked the enforcement of an abortion ban in Texas during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Abortion providers sue Texas over virus outbreak order

AUSTIN, Texas – Planned Parenthood joined other abortion providers Wednesday in suing Texas over moving to ban abortions during the coronavirus outbreak, including one clinic owner saying Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's weekend order has already resulted in more than 150 canceled appointments.

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